The Civil Rights Movement

By ehopkins13

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Supreme Court ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
    impact:Led to desegregation efforts but faced strong resistance, like in Little Rock (1957)

  • Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Sparked by Rosa parks' arrest; led to a Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation.
    impact:Showed the power of peaceful protest

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion,sex, or national origin.
    Impact: Paved the way for future anti-discrimination laws.

  • The Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Eliminated literacy tests and other barriers to voting for African Americans.
    Impact: Increased Black voter registration and participation.

  • Fair housing Act of 1968

    Prohibited racial discrimination in housing sales and rentals
    Impact: Helped combat housing segregation

  • The Rise of Affirmative Action (1970s-Present)

    Policies implemented to promote diversity in education and employment.
    impact: Increased access to higher education and jobs for African Americans.

  • Election of African American Leaders

    Example: Barack Obama became the first Black U.S. president in 2008
    impact:Greater representation in politics

  • Economic and Educational Gains 1980s - Present

    Increased college enrollment among African Americans
    impact:Higher employment rates and more Black-owned businesses

  • Criminal Justice Reform (2010s-Present)

    Efforts to address mass incarceration, including the First Step Act (2018)
    impact: Reduction in prison sentences for non-violent offenders.

  • Black Lives Matter Movement (2013 - Present)

    Movement against police brutality and systemic racism
    Impact: Raised national awareness and led to police reform discussions.